Hiding Out In The Nether
by Gary Wien
Imagine a world in which you
could do whatever you wanted,
including satisfying every desire, without any consequences?
That’s the premise behind The
Nether by Jennifer Haley, which
opens the season for Centenary
Stage Company in October.
The Nether is an intricate crime
drama and a haunting sci-fi
thriller set in the year 2050 that
explores the consequences of
NewJerseyStage.com
living out private dreams and
fantasies. It’s a time period in
which a new virtual wonderland
called The Hideaway provides
an ultra realistic sensory experience. Just log in, choose an
identity, and indulge your every
whim. But when a young detective uncovers a disturbing brand
of entertainment, she triggers a
dark battle over technology and
human desire.
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